Today’s Highlights:
Mamma, by Britton Smith and Britton & The Sting, directed & choreographed by Ebony Williams, featuring Britton Smith and Britton & The Sting, with Tiffany Mann, Ines Nassara, Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere, Andrew Jagannath, Malachi Mabson, and Josh Roberts, previews at NYC’s Little Island.
Camelot (with new orchestrations by Steve Orich), directed by Jeffrey B. Moss, featuring Nick Apostolina ((Squire Dap/Mordred), Jacob Caltrider ((Sir Dinadin), Jason Heil (Merlyn/Sir Gareth), Scott Hurst, Jr. (Lionel), Brian Krinsky (Lancelot), Jered McLenigan (Arthur), Eben Rosenzweig (Tom of Warwick), Noah Weibel (also as Tom of Warwick), Lauren Weinberg (Guenevere), and Elias Wygodny (Sir Sagramore), with Cole Fletcher, begins previews at Laguna Playhouse.
York Theatre and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ reading of Alice Scovell & Gilbert & Sullivan’s Three Little Maids, directed by Christine Pedi, featuring Sarah Caldwell Smith, Amy Maude Helfer, and Angela Christine Smith, at 7:30 PM NYC’s Dramatist Guild. 
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Broadway Grosses for the week ending July 21.
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The world premiere of Kyle Falconer, Laura Wilde & Johnny McKnight’s No Love Songs will run Sept. 27 – Oct. 20 at CT’s Goodspeed, directed by Andrew Panton & Tashi Gore.
Casting TBA.
The story of Jessie and Lana―young and in love one second and pregnant the very next. When Jessie is called away to tour with his band in America and post-partum depression sets in for Lana, they must learn to navigate the unique challenges of their new lives as parents.
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Tom Alper’s The Pitch continues thgough Aug. 4 at the Odyssey Theatre, directed by Louie Liberti.
Tom Alper, Albie Selznick, William Warren, Joe Lorenzo, Connor Killeen, Rachel Butera, Chris Cox, Darian Michael Garey, Grant Hall, Isabella Dibernardino, Johnathan R. Freeman, and Katie Silverman.
A single father, who is desperate for money, takes a job in a low-level sales office. Described as Glen Garry Glen Ross for a new generation,
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Scott Elmgreen & Drew Fornarola’s The Ghost of John McCain will run Sept. 3 – Nov. 5 (opening Sept. 24) at Soho Playhouse, directed by Catie Davis.
Casting TBA.
Last minute script changes will include a character based on newly named presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
The play thrusts the late Senator into an afterlife he never expected when he finds that “heaven” is inside Trump’s brain. There, he encounters a “Greek Chorus” of iconic figures, including Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn, Eva Perón, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Jordan, Lindsey Graham, George W. Bush, Tiffany Trump, Grizabella from CATS, Barack Obama, Kanye West, Grant Woods, Elizabeth Warren, Taylor Swift, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Eric Trump, Clint Eastwood — and now Kamala Harris — who rebel against the former President’s relentless demands for affirmation.
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Lianne Marie Dobbs: The Windmills of My Mind … for Dusty Springfield will take place Thurs. Aug. 22 at 8:30 PM at Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club, with music direction by Ron Abel.
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David Foster, Susan Birkenhead & Bob Martin’s BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical will open Apr. 5, 2025 at the Broadhurst Theatre, directed & choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, with music supervision by Doug Besterman.
Casting and additional information TBA.
Video: Clip from the Chicago production.
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Virginia Stage has announced its 2024-25 season:
Arsenic and Old Lace (Sept. 4-22), by Joseph Kesselring.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge (Oct. 16 – Nov. 3), by Kate Hamill. This story of Dracula is unlike any you’ve ever seen — follow these reinvigorated characters through the dark in this disquieting, yet comedic drama that explores the nature of predators, monsters, and the terrors of everyday life. This re-imagined tale of Bram Stoker’s classic reveals new monsters beneath the skin and drives a stake right through the patriarchy.
Merry Little Christmas Carol …and… A Sherlock Carol in rep (Dec. 4-29), both by Mark Shanahan. Moriarty is dead, to begin with, and Sherlock is a haunted man. But when a grown Tiny Tim comes knocking on his door asking for an investigation into the untimely death of Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Uncover the mystery through this jovial journey in one of the best places to be during the holiday season…Why the Wells Theatre, of course! It’s simply Elementary!
Fat Ham (Jan. 29 – Feb. 16, 2025), by James Ijames.
Little Shop of Horrors (Mar. 6-30).
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Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Queen of Versailles, currently in previews, will open Aug. 1 and continue through Aug. 25 at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre, directed by Michael Arden.
Kristin Chenoweth (Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel), F. Murray Abraham (David Siegel), Melody Butiu (Sofia), Stephen DeRosa (John, Greg Hildreth) (Gary, Tatum Grace Hopkins (Jonquil), Isabel Keating (Debbie), and Nina White (Victoria Siegel, with Anna Bakun, Stacie Bono, Yeman Brown, Amanda Jane Cooper, David Aron Damane, Drew Elhamalawy, Sara Esty, KJ Hippensteel, Diana Huey, Cassondra James, Andrew Kober, Jesse Kovarsky, Pablo David Laucerica, Travis Murad Leland,Michael Mulheren, Michael McCorry Rose, and Grace Slear.
From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David “The Timeshare King” Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they’re building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David’s dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame, fortune, and family.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth performs “Caviar Dreams”
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Tina Landau & Kate Diaz ‘s Redwood will begin previews Jan. 24, 2025 and open Feb. 13 at the Nederlander Theatre, directed by Landau, with music direction by Haley Bennett.
Idina Menzel, and more TBA.
A transportive new musical about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwoods. Jesse seems to have it all — a successful career and devoted family — until a life-altering event drives her far from everyone and everything she knows. When she finds herself at the foot of the redwoods in Northern California, a chance encounter and a leap of faith will change her life forever. Redwood explores the lengths — and heights — one travels to find strength, resilience and healing.
Audio: Idina Menzel performs “Great Escape”
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Maury Yeston & Arthur Kopit’s Nine will run Aug. 2-11 at the Kennedy Center, directed by Andy Blankenbuehler, with music direction by Lily Ling.
Steven Pasquale (Guido Contini), Shereen Ahmed (Claudia), Carmello (Liliane La Fleur), Sasha Hutchings )Our Lady of the Spa), Lesli Margherita (Saraghina), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Guido’s Mother), Jen Sese (Stephanie Necrophorus), Elizabeth Stanley (Luisa Contini), Michelle Veintimilla (Carla Albanese) and, Charlie Firlik (Young Guido), with Allison Blackwell, Dylis Croman, Haley Fish, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Lucia Giannetta, Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Georgina Pazcoguin, Marina Pires, and Kamille Upshaw.
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Jason Graae and his Broadway Gal Pals will take place Sun. July 28 at 7:30 PM at Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club.
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Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song will begin previews Aug. 30 and open Sept. 19 at Theater555. As always, the production is created, written & directed by Gerard Alessandrini, with music direction by Fred Barton. 
All preview tickets are $30.
Michael West (Stephen Sondheim), Dayna Jarae Dantzler, Chris Collins-Pisano, and Jenny Lee Stern, with special guest Christine Pedi.
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Video: The Broadway cast of Illinoise performs “Man of Steel”